Hi BiggerPockets Community,My name is Satrohan, and I’m excited to join this platform as I recently passed my real estate salesperson exam in NYC.

Thank you @David RamirezI have been looking into Real Estate Investment Associations in my area to come across other like minded investors for better exposure.

I think this is a great "real life" example to share and get other opinions.

Lots of posts about people running with money etc and ghosting people here on BPWhile some deals have gone bad- one thing that is sticking out with those who ghost are their experienceLooking at this persons LinkedIn profile they started around 2020 (while having real estate background but not running a company) - this is a similar theme with many of the others.

Personally, I don't see many BRRRRs that make any real sense in the neighborhoods I would be willing to own in, but I passively look at the MLS, so take my comments with a grain of salt.  

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

@Gene BattleCheck with your accountant for a recommendation or ask for recommendations from your local real estate investors association.

I’m looking to start my real estate journey by house hacking a duplex and living there with my family while I renovate my primary residence.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

My best advise is that unless you’re in the BUSINESS of real estate, in other words if you’re just a part time investor, then skip the direct mail, email blasts, SEM, etc. and go to the people who have already obtained the lead - and negotiate a good deal.